Concreting over a beach ?
A company is planning to widen the lighthouse pier in Penzance, to build a small passenger terminal and aid freight handling for the Scillonian ferry. However, to accomplish the build of what will be essentially a lorry turning area, will involve concreting over a beach, rockpools and other marine habitats on the promenade in Penzance. Apart from the obvious eyesore, the whole project is totally unnecessary, as alternative, more environmentally friendly options for improvement are readily available. (And with greater savings to the public purse). Check the details out here http://www.friendsofpzharbour.org/ I've written in to the local paper, the Cornishman ::: Dear Sir RE: Scilly link development in Penzance (Cornishman recent issues) It is appalling to think that concreting over a vast swathe of rocks and the secluded beach near Battery Rocks is the best way of ‘securing’ the Scillies link. The rock pools and pebble beach there have long been family areas, perfect for youngsters ...